Physics and Society: War on Science

Coordinator

We
will explore the intended and un-intended consequences of the
polarization of societal attitudes toward Science. In particular, the
alignment of the opposing viewpoints with the political parties in
the US. As we develop a more and inter-related complex society, the
inclusion of facts in the formation of policy will be increasingly
important. The primary reference will be a new book by Shawn Otto
entitled The
War on Science,
Milkweed Editions.